weigh up
Third Person
weighs up
Present Participle
weighing up
Past Tense
weighed up
Past Participle
weighed up
1
to observe someone closely to evaluate their character, abilities, etc.
transitive
- She decided to weigh him up before entrusting him with the important task.
- The manager needs to weigh up the candidates before making a hiring decision.
- Before choosing a roommate, it's wise to weigh them up to ensure compatibility.
- The jury had to weigh up the evidence presented in court to reach a verdict.
- The journalist spent weeks weighing up the credibility of her sources for the article.
2
to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation before deciding
- The student council is carefully weighing up the options for the upcoming school event.
- Before making a major purchase, consumers are encouraged to weigh up their budget constraints.
- As a responsible consumer, it's crucial to weigh up the sustainability of products.
- When faced with a dilemma, it's important to weigh up the ethical implications.
- The CEO spent hours weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of the merger.